U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Improving the understanding, detection, and management of kidney disease.
Elcedo L. Bradley, RN, First Vice President, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. knows the importance of health education in the community. Nursing sorority Chi Eta Phi has community service initiatives across the country that focus on educating communities about critical health issues—high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and now through a partnership with the National Kidney Disease Education Program, kidney disease...
Did you know that 44 percent of people starting dialysis have kidney failure caused by diabetes? November is National Diabetes Month and a good time to make the connection between preventing and managing diabetes to keep your kidneys healthier, longer...
Food labels tell you how many calories and how much fat, protein, sodium (salt), and other nutrients are in one serving of food. For those at risk for kidney disease—with diabetes or high blood pressure, it's important to use the food label to eat healthier to better manage your conditions...
With the new school year in full swing, every one is on the go. Remember, however, it's important to make sure that children make healthy eating choices and continue to be physically active–even while managing school activities...
In July, James and Wanda Phillips hosted the Davis-Gates-Phillips Family Reunion in Virginia Beach, Va. During the weekend, they took an opportunity to educate their loved ones about kidney disease...
Cookouts! Family reunions! Barbecues! Warm weather brings many opportunities to cook and eat outdoors. Everyone should beware of foods that are likely to contain harmful bacteria or viruses. If you have diabetes or have received a kidney transplant, some foods may be even more risky for you...
If you are looking for new ideas to freshen up your family reunion this summer, look no further. The National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP) has many tools and resources to help you add a new activity or program where your family can have fun and learn together...
The National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP) has launched its redesigned website. You will find everything you need to learn how to keep your kidneys healthy—and how to help family and members of your community learn to do the same...
Last month, in recognition of National Kidney Month, the National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP), the American Diabetes Association, National Coalition of Pastors' Spouses (NCPS), and Chi Eta Phi nursing sorority partnered to kick off the first nationwide Kidney Sundays event...
The National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP), the American Diabetes Association, National Coalition of Pastors’ Spouses (NCPS), and Chi Eta Phi nursing sorority are partnering to kick off the first-ever nationwide Kidney Sundays event...
March is right around the corner, and the National Kidney Disease Education Program is providing kidney health education resources...
The National Kidney Disease Education Program is partnering with the American Diabetes Association (ADA), National Coalition of Pastors' Spouses (NCPS) and Chi Eta Phi national nursing sorority to recognize National Kidney Month in March 2012...
Page last updated: December 5, 2012
NKDEP is an initiative of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
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